Kilmeny of the Orchard
by L. M. Montgomery
When twenty-four-year-old Eric Marshall arrives on Prince Edward Island to become a substitute school principal, he has a bright future in the business of his wealthy family. Eric took a two-month teaching job just out of love for a friend — but fate casts a beautiful, mysterious girl named Kilmeny Gordon on his way. With her reactive black hair and teal eyes, Kilmeny immediately captures Eric's heart. But Kilmeny can't speak, and Eric is worried and impressed by this shy, sensitive stupid girl. For the first time in his life, Eric has to do whatever job he wants. And there's nothing Kilmeni wants more than to regain his love.
